Jackson Avenue vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Avenue
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Memorial Middle School
Little Ferry · Public middle · Grades 5–8
353 students
| Measure | Jackson Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Little Ferry, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 1,479 | #254 of 440 |
| National rank | #29068 of 50,301 | #4441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 438 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Hackensack | Little Ferry |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 44.3).
- •Jackson Avenue does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Jackson Avenue does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.7).
- •Jackson Avenue is the larger school with 438 students compared with 353.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson Avenue better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (64.7 vs 44.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jackson Avenue and Memorial Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Little Ferry in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Avenue: 438. Memorial Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Avenue and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jackson Avenue is 1125th of 1,479 and Memorial Middle School is 254th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).